Clean Heart Coffee & Organics — Restaurant in London

Clean Hearts is a coffee shop, a restaurant and also a grocery store. It disappoints in all of these aspects.

Coffee Shop

The coffee is okay. Not exciting in anyway. Their menu for coffee is extremely limited. This is probably because most of the drinks menu is taken up by things like tumeric lattes, smoothies and vegan milkshakes. I'd be okay with this if the other options were exciting but they are really not. Who goes to a coffee shop to buy turmeric or beetroot latte...? Why charge almost 5 quid for coffee made in an Aeropress when it's something even uni students use to make coffee? It's not anything special. Can't they copy other "hipster" coffee shops and do things like yerba mate, more interesting vegan milkshakes, interesting homemade coffee syrups or even CBD drinks? Honestly I just go here when I am desperate for caffeine and am in the area.

The pastries are also really over priced and are not interesting or appealing. Why are all the vegan things so priced up? Even the plant milks are a whopping flat 50 pence added onto the price. If it's about Clean Hearts, why jack up the price on things you are supposed to be promoting? We'll get to this later.

Restaurant

I have only eaten one thing but have studied the menu and have come to the conclusion that whoever designed the menu did not put any thought into whether the items would actually taste good. They try to offer some classic sandwiches but then, as if they have no confidence in themselves, add in some random ingredients like spinach, mushroom or sweetcorn....The rest of the menu is also just as plain and unimaginative but jacked up to a high price and usually adds one mildly fancy sounding ingredient which makes you think you are getting something actually nice when you are really being scammed. The salad choices are also tragic with some really baffling choices.

The one item I got had charcoal bread (picture attached). I didn't realise this until I received it. They are really trying to push this charcoal bread as if the benefits of charcoal haven't already been disproven. Your toilet will be suffering the consequences of your charcoal consumption for the next few days. It's a net disadvantage, especially if you are on medication - this is a serious danger to people's health so why don't they have a warning on their menu or from the employees about this?

Grocery store

You will notice that as soon as you walk inside you are immediately surrounded by a labyrinth of shelves containing extremely overpriced and needlessly organic household items. They sell bread by the counter which has probably sat there for ages (including, depressingly, charcoal bread). The prices on the drinks in the refrigerator are so high that you will probably choke on your beetroot latte after one glance. I truly wonder who is actually buying things from here. Is any of the management actually vegan? It seems they went on a wholesalers website and chose everything that sounded vaguely hipster. They just have so much stock that I'm sure they are desperate to get rid of it (hint: cut the price by 50%).

In summary:

Clean Hearts Cafe doesn't feel like a space for "clean hearts". It doesn't feel like a place that genuinely believes in the things it is selling. It seems to be more of a cash grab due to its convenient location with some weird products crowding up half of the cafe for you to stare at while you wait for your coffee. Their food isn't particularly healthy or tasty or cheap. Their drinks aren't as exciting as other coffee shops. Their grocery store is just sad. Just go to Whole Foods or Planet Organic which would actually be significantly cheaper.

I will say that the employees themselves have done nothing wrong and they have always been friendly to me. Or at least indifferent. It doesn't seem like a very fun place for them to work. This saves it from 1 star, which is very generous.

I like supporting independent coffee shops but I don't like what they're doing. I don't feel good when I give Clean Hearts my money, so I'll be heading elsewhere...

A Nourishing Haven of Health and Flavor at Clean Hearts Café

On the Monday morning following Easter Sunday, Clean Hearts Café was a beacon of health and vitality, with its doors open and a welcoming spirit that was palpably vibrant. I was seeking a hearty, nutritious breakfast to start my day, and this café was a serendipitous find. The atmosphere was alive with spiritual messages and a warmth that permeated the space, making it not only beautiful but also soulfully inviting.

I indulged in a refreshing fresh mint and lemon tea, which was the perfect companion to the satisfying meal that followed. My breakfast was a delectable plate of four fried eggs over hard, paired with two vegan sausage links and delightfully seasoned avocado toast. Each bite was a testament to Clean Hearts Café’s commitment to organic, flavorful, and nourishing food.

As I sat there, the inspirational neon sign that boldly states, “I don’t need an inspirational quote, I need coffee,” brought a smile to my face, echoing the light-hearted yet earnest nature of this establishment. Post-meal, I felt rejuvenated, my wings ready to take flight into the day ahead, full of warmth and nourishing creativity.

Clean Hearts Café is more than just a coffee shop; it’s a sanctuary for those seeking a meal prepared with care and consciousness. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place where the food not only satisfies your hunger but also uplifts your spirit. A truly...

This is my third time trying to leave a review - seemingly they keep getting deleted or reported? Had a bizarre experience yesterday at this place, popped in from my work out class down the street as I had to hop on a work call immediately. As I was clearly on the phone on video call sat at one of the tables; the cashier came up to me (wearing camo sweats, with slicked back hair and glasses) rudely speaking to me asking me if I was going to buy something - when I was very visibly on a video call on my phone (with multiple people) I told him "Yes, I will buy something I am on a work call" he rolled his eyes, scoffed and said something else then went back over to the register and him and the other person there stood and spoke loudly. Some other people came in and also bought something, sat down at a table not far from me and he seemed to tell them off not being allowed to sit down if they hadn't bought something explicitly from the cafe? Which was also strange, considering there was literally no one in there. Immediately after my call I went and bought a bottle of something and left, not to spend one more minute in there. Will not be recommending this...